Foot and Ankle Pain

You don’t have to let foot pain get in the way of your busy life. Orthopedic experts at Trinity Health Michigan can help you achieve lasting relief. We quickly get to the source and develop personalized treatments that bring healing.

Foot and Ankle Pain Care at Trinity Health Michigan: Why Choose Us?

Foot and ankle pain has many potential sources, and our team has expertise in nearly all of them. Our trusted specialists offer a depth of experience in common and complex causes of foot and ankle pain. Many have advanced (fellowship) training in foot and ankle conditions.

Treatments for Foot and Ankle Pain

You have access to the full range of foot and ankle pain therapies. The options that are best for you depend on your diagnosis and treatment goals. We listen carefully to your preferences and tailor therapies to help you achieve optimal results.

Your personalized foot and ankle treatment plan may include:

Pain Management

Our services help you feel better even if you have stubborn foot or ankle pain. Your care may include steroids or pain medicine injections. We also recommend nonmedical therapies that include gentle movement and rest. Pain management is one of the many nonsurgical orthopedic treatments we offer.

Bracing and Orthotics

We may recommend custom braces to hold your foot or ankle in a specific position. This limits movement and relieves strain, allowing the area to heal. Many people also get relief with shoe inserts (orthotics) that provide support or correct irregular foot movements.

Physical Therapy

Certified physical therapists guide you through a personalized program to regain strength and function. We use research-based methods to help you stay comfortable while working stiff, weak or swollen tissue. Care also includes helping you safely transition back to daily activities and lowering the risk of re-injury. Get more information about physical therapy.

Sports Injury Care

Sports injuries often affect the foot and ankle. Whether you have chronic pain or experienced a bad fall, we can help you get back in the game. We tailor our services for active people and athletes at all levels of play. Offerings include specialized physical therapy programs, athletic training services and more. Find out more about care for sports injuries.

Foot and Ankle Surgery

If foot or ankle surgery is necessary, you are in caring and capable hands. We use minimally invasive methods that get you back on your feet as soon as possible. These procedures involve smaller incisions and sophisticated technologies for care that’s gentler on your body.

Our expertise also includes open surgical procedures. We regularly perform complex surgery to correct foot deformities and reconstruct bone, tissue and joints after severe injuries. Learn more about orthopedic surgery and arthroscopy.

Foot and Ankle Conditions We Treat

Foot and ankle conditions we treat include:

Ankle sprains: Twisting, stretching, or tearing the connective tissue (ligaments) surrounding the ankle
Arthritis: Long-lasting joint inflammation that wears away a joint’s cartilage
Bunions:& Bony lump on the side of the foot at the base of the big toe
Diabetic foot ulcers: Slow or nonhealing wounds that raise the risk of infection
Flat foot: The inside sole of the foot has no natural arch
Foot deformity: Conditions such as fused toes and hammertoe in which the second toe points upward
Fractures: Break in a foot or ankle bone due to a traumatic injury or fall
Heel spurs: Bony growth that forms on the bottom of the heel when there’s unusual stress on nearby ligaments
Plantar fasciitis: Irritation in the thick band of tissue running from the front of your foot to the heel
Stress fracture: Tiny break in the foot or ankle due to overuse
Toenail issues: Fungus, infections and injuries affecting tissue in deep layers of the nail or nailbed